- Still only on CPAP.
- Felt like they needed to wait another day before putting him back on blood thinners.
- Physical Therapy wasn't able to work with him today because he was on the Dialysis at the time they came, so we reminded the night nurse to first thing tomorrow schedule it at different times and we will revisit it again in the morning.
- Still on a medicine to help with his heartbeat.
He recognized friends that came up that he has known along time and was very happy to see them. Mom and I are concerned about short term memory, so please add this to your prayers. We had alot of the same conversations today with him asking what about work, court, clients, home and what has happened to him. We are hoping that he is just thinking about them alot as he is awake more, although there is a growing concern.
He did ask for his watch today, but he isn't allowed to have something on his wrist/arms. He seems to be liking his nurse and the night nurse tonight was ahead on the game with keeping him comfortable. My father in law Dan mentioned Menudo (sp?) tonight (a group of them use to eat it often) and he got wide eyed and mouthed "oooohhhhh" expressing that it sounded soooooo good. Then mouthed "I want some". This is the first time that he has really been interested in food, usually he responds with a take it or leave it expression.
Mom wanted me to remind people that he is still in critical condition, obviously with still being in ICU, and he still has damaged organs, on the dialysis and weak. Please pray for mom-at the end of the day she is having to take Advil for the last few nights as her body just aches from the chairs, stress, etc. In addition thanks for keeping up the prayers for dad and the family in general.
God Bless You!!!
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Hospitals here are starting to provide chair massages for families in long term "vigil" situations like this. Can you check and see if this might be available for your mom to help manage the achiness. I feel for her. We know what a toll this kind of waiting and praying and being out of the normal routine can take on your body, mind and Spirit.
That's a good idea...I will ask
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